Chief Architect

FyneHand is mandated to hire for the role of Chief Architect - Associate Partner - Enterprise Transformation & Azure Cloud . The position will be based in Bangalore / Pune / Gurgaon / Hyderabad.Key responsibilities:Architecture strategy and roadmap:Own target-state enterprise architecture for distributed, cloud-native platforms and products across multiple business unitsDefine and govern reference architectures, blueprints, and standards for multi-tenant SaaS, microservices, and event-driven systemsEstablish architecture metrics and outcomes tied to business objectives (e.g., lead-time reduction, reliability, cost)Platform engineering and IDP:Lead design and rollout of Internal Developer Platforms to standardize golden paths, improve developer experience, and accelerate deliveryDefine platform SLAs/SLOs, golden templates, and paved roads for services, data, observability, and securityCloud architecture and vendor neutrality:Architect solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP with a vendor-neutral mindset; leverage managed services where it creates strategic advantageDefine multi-cloud landing zones, tenancy models, and portability patterns (12-factor, containers, IaC)Multi-tenant SaaS at scale:Design and operate secure, scalable, cost-efficient multi-tenant architectures including tenant isolation, entitlements, billing/quotas, and data protectionEstablish patterns for regionalization, data residency, and compliance controls (GDPR, PCI, SOC 2 as applicable)Security, identity, and compliance by design:Embed security and privacy controls into architecture (Zero Trust, IAM, secrets management, KMS/HSM, network segmentation)Partner with security and risk teams to implement governance, threat modeling, and continuous compliance automationDevSecOps and engineering excellence:Drive CI/CD, GitOps, policy-as-code, and SRE practices; improve DORA metrics and engineering productivityIntroduce AI-driven SDLC accelerators and guardrails to reduce cycle time and increase qualityIntegration, APIs, and service connectivity:Define API strategy (gateway management, versioning, monetization) and service connectivity (service mesh, mTLS, traffic management)Establish event streaming and data-in-motion patterns for real-time use casesData and AI platform architecture:Guide modern data architectures (lakehouse, streaming, governance) and AI/ML platforms for model training, deployment, and monitoringPartner with data and product teams to operationalize ML/GenAI responsibly at scaleGovernance and operating model:Lead architecture governance across a matrixed enterprise; run ARBs, standards councils, and technology guardrailsBuild and mentor a high-performing architecture community of practice; scale via accelerators, reusable IP, and knowledge assetsStakeholder leadership and communication:Translate complex technical concepts into clear business narratives for executives and non-technical stakeholdersMinimum qualifications15+ years in software engineering and architecture with significant time in senior/principal/chief architect rolesDeep expertise in cloud-native and distributed systems: microservices, event-driven architectures, CQRS, caching, resiliency patternsProven experience designing and operating multi-tenant SaaS platforms at enterprise scaleStrong hands-on experience on AzureSecurity and identity: OAuth2/OIDC, SSO, SAML, RBAC/ABAC, secrets management, KMS, network policies, and zero trust principlesContainer orchestration and connectivity: Kubernetes, Helm/Kustomize, service meshes (e.g., Istio/Linkerd), and API management (e.g., Apigee, Kong, Azure/API Gateway)DevSecOps and automation: CI/CD, GitOps (Argo CD/Flux), IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep), policy-as-code (OPA), and supply-chain securityData and AI: familiarity with lakehouse platforms (e.g., Databricks, BigQuery, Snowflake), event streaming (Kafka/Pulsar), and AI/ML platforms (SageMaker, Vertex AI, Azure ML); understanding of MLOps and responsible AI practicesExperience leading architecture governance in large, complex enterprises; established ARB processes and standardsBackground in regulated industries (banking, insurance, public sector) or large enterprise SaaS productsDemonstrated ability to communicate crisply with executives and non-technical stakeholders and to influence cross-functional teamsPreferred qualificationsPrior responsibility for technology strategy across multiple products or business units and for P&L- or portfolio-impacting decisionsTrack record building platform engineering functions/CoEs and internal developer platformsExperience modernizing legacy systems at scale (e.g., monolith-to-microservices, application server migrations, language/runtime upgrades)Experience creating IP/accelerators that reduce delivery effort and standardize modernizationCertifications such as TOGAF, cloud provider certifications, and advanced DevSecOps/AI credentialsKey competenciesEnterprise technology leadership and strategic thinkingPlatform engineering and developer experienceArchitecture governance and operating model designVendor-neutral multi-cloud design and FinOps awarenessExecutive communication and stakeholder managementInnovation mindset with bias for measurable outcomesTeam leadership, coaching, and global delivery governanceWhat success looks like (12–18 months)Target-state platform and SaaS architecture defined and adopted with clear reference implementations and guardrailsIDP and golden paths established, improving developer productivity by 20 - 30% and reducing lead time to productionSecure, compliant multi-tenant capabilities implemented with measurable improvements in reliability, performance, and costAI-driven SDLC accelerators embedded with quality improvements and cycle-time reductionsArchitecture governance operationalized with consistent standards and reduced deviation across products/business unitsLocation: Bangalore / Pune / Gurgaon / Hyderabad.Client details will be shared with shortlisted candidates only.If this opportunity aligns with your leadership journey, we would be happy to connect.To apply, please send your profile to kanwaljeet@fynehand.in or cvtofynehand@outlook.com. 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